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International Training Instructor Of The Year 2011 Award
We are delighted to announce that Gurpartap Singh, IPAF Training Instructor for Rapid Access, was confirmed as the “Training Instructor of the Year” at the prestigious
Rapid have the largest powered access training department in the Middle East, offering highly effective courses for powered access operators. A Nationwide course quickly enables operators to save time, achieve difficult access more easily, and use safe practice.
Regulations
The Health and safety regulation throughout the Middle East are pushing the employer to provide an adequate level of training to allow employees to operate equipment safely and competently. All courses conducted by Rapid Access enable your company to comply with this requirement.
Qualifications
Courses are approved by either the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) or European Union by Aerial Work Platform Training (AWPT). All of these schemes are nationally recognised and provide the operator with a permit valid for five years.
The two schemes have the additional benefit of being the first step on the route to an NVQ for those who require it.
Location
Rapid has approved training centres, strategically located to cover the whole country. Additionally, training can be carried out at any site, providing suitable facilities are available.
Courses are available on the following categories
- Scissor Lifts
- Boom Lifts
- Personnel Platforms
- Truck mounts up to 26m
- Truck mounts above 26m
- Trailer mounts
- Harness
Rapid is an Accredited IPAF Centre
Rapid was the first accredited IPAF Training Centre in the Middle East.
This certification has been achieved by being examined by IPAF officials about the competence and experience of our trainers and also by building up dedicated facilities for the training.
Our trainers speak English, Tagalog, Hindi and Urdu so we can give a better service to our customers but most important a perfect understanding of the training they are receiving.
Advice
Discuss your training needs with our competent and friendly staff. Our central booking line in U.A.E is 800ACCESS(222377) & for Saudi Arabia is 8001ACCESS(222377) or send your requirements by email. Most courses can be arranged to start within three working days.
